HSL(221, 74%, 78%)
Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,74%,78%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 74%, 78%) | color: hsl(221, 74%, 78%) | |
| HEX | #9DB8F0 | color: #9DB8F0 | |
| RGB | rgb(157, 184, 240) | color: rgb(157, 184, 240) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(35%, 23%, 0%, 6%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(220, 35%, 94%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(220 61% 6%) | color: hwb(220 61% 6%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7828 0.0857 264.52) | color: oklch(0.7828 0.0857 264.52) | |
| Lab | lab(74.66 3.96 -30.81) | color: lab(74.66 3.96 -30.81) | |
| LCH | lch(74.66 31.06 277.32) | color: lch(74.66 31.06 277.32) |
Color Theory
Accessibility (WCAG)
White text on color
Black text on color
Colored text
Contrast Ratios
AA Normal (4.5:1)
AA Large (3:1)
AAA Normal (7:1)
Best text on this color: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#A9A9E2 — rgb(169, 169, 226)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A7A5DF — rgb(167, 165, 223)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#9ED8D5 — rgb(158, 216, 213)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 74%, 78%);
text
color: hsl(221, 74%, 78%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 74%, 78%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 74%, 98%), hsl(221, 74%, 78%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 74%, 78%), hsl(221, 74%, 58%))
hex
background-color: #9DB8F0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,74%,78%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 74%, 78%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 74%, 78%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 74%, 78%)?
HEX: #9DB8F0 | RGB: rgb(157, 184, 240) | CMYK: 35%, 23%, 0%, 6% | HSV: 220°, 35%, 94%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9DB8F0?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 74%, 78%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 221°, 341°, and 101°. For analogous combinations, try hues 191° and 251°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(221, 74%, 78%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 74%, 78%); — As HEX: color: #9DB8F0; — As RGB: color: rgb(157, 184, 240); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,74%,78%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 74%, 78%);